Project "Redemption" 68 SWB Fleetside

[mooseknuckles]

I'm in..

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by trkfrk

Keith, I am really glad to see you back on the board and starting another build. It was sad to see you sale your last truck. I am definitely onboard for this build, and can't wait to see the progress. Good luck man.

Thanks Mark! Yeah I hated selling my other 68 as well but everything happens for a reason. I'm currently stripping the truck down to the frame and collecting parts for the build. I have to say, I'm very jealous of your truck. It came out amazing and you know I love that Torch Red paint

Originally Posted by NoNeck

Glad you are back with us C10 guys Keith. I loved your last truck, so I'm looking forward to following the progress on this one.

POP

Thanks POP, feels good to be back. Love the progress on Chad's truck. That paint looks amazing!

Originally Posted by 69short

Keith what process did you use to clean and paint your engine? I have an lq4 and it's quite the pig.

Yours looks nice, I'm hoping to get mine half as good lol

I cleaned the block using Gunk engine cleaner and a lot of elbow grease After that I took a wire wheel to the block and cleaned off any surface rust and flaking paint. I then painted the block with KBS Coating Rust Seal since it withstands high heat and seals the block up from further rust. I went over the entire motor, heads and all with KBS's Fusion Etching Primer and then top coated it with their Motor Coater Chevy Orange. I'm really happy with how it turned out. Just spend some time making sure the block is clean and I'm sure yours will look pretty darn good.

Originally Posted by sduckworth13

I'm glad to see you back at it Keith. I'm sorry about hearing about the whole situation you went through. I can relate to your "therapy sessions" too. I've been there once before too.

Thanks Scott, at least I can say I'm in the best shape of my life now

Originally Posted by mooseknuckles

I'm in..

Thanks for following, once I get the cab off and my parts start rolling in, I should have some real progress going on.

[Bennett68C10]

Got my ChubTubz in yesterday from Hart_Rod, these are really nice! Just need a little bodywork and then ready for paint!

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Got my ChubTubz in yesterday from Hart_Rod, these are really nice! Just need a little bodywork and then ready for paint!

Glad you like them! I will get your hood brackets shipped to you by this weekend. Thanks again!

[knomadd]

Glad to see you picked up another C10 Keith! I'm looking forward to following this build as much as the last one. It looks like you have a good start on it already.

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Glad you like them! I will get your hood brackets shipped to you by this weekend. Thanks again!

Thanks Rob

Originally Posted by knomadd

Glad to see you picked up another C10 Keith! I'm looking forward to following this build as much as the last one. It looks like you have a good start on it already.

Thanks Duane, I pretty much have the entire truck stripped down at this point! Just need to pull the cab off the frame and as soon as my suspension parts come in I can start building the rolling chassis!

[Bennett68C10]

Pulled the passenger rocker off yesterday! Got to love rust

[Bennett68C10]

I also picked up some buddy buckets off the parts board! They are in pretty good shape but I do plan to recover them! The cloth doesn't look nearly as good in person as it does in the picture

[jeh]

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

I also picked up some buddy buckets off the parts board! They are in pretty good shape but I do plan to recover them! The cloth doesn't look nearly as good in person as it does in the picture

Gotta love those buddy buckets!! I was very fortunate to find mine from Scott. They just fit the era of these trucks. Looks like your rollin right along.

[BossHogg69]

Welcome back to the scene - this build will probably go much smoother. I know how the 5+ year builds drag out trying to make everything perfect and constantly changing your mind. That engine looks very nice, but I really liked how your other one started out as a BB build.

I feel your pain in all this, I just got divorced too - I was able to keep my truck, but lost the house!

[TexasLS1]

I've been waiting for this thread to come along, glad you were able to get another one! I'm excited to see the progress. Sorry to hear about the divorce, no one wants to have to go through that. But kudos to you for staying active and pulling yourself back up on your feet.

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by jeh

Gotta love those buddy buckets!! I was very fortunate to find mine from Scott. They just fit the era of these trucks. Looks like your rollin right along.

Thanks Jason, I'm a big fan of buddy buckets. Once I saw the bench seat was shot in this truck I went on the search for some. When these popped up on the parts board, I pulled the trigger.

Originally Posted by BossHogg69

Welcome back to the scene - this build will probably go much smoother. I know how the 5+ year builds drag out trying to make everything perfect and constantly changing your mind. That engine looks very nice, but I really liked how your other one started out as a BB build.

I feel your pain in all this, I just got divorced too - I was able to keep my truck, but lost the house!

Sorry to hear about what you went through Adam. Going through that definitely sucks and I never want to do it again. I'm happy to be back building a truck, but hopefully this one doesn't take 5 years Saying that, I'm not going to set a timeline to finish this truck as I know how these builds go. Something always pops up and I don't want to put to much pressure on myself and get burnt out. I have a solid plan for this truck and I plan on sticking to it this time! I liked the big block I had in the other truck too but I really wanted a modern fuel injected motor that could give that big block a run for its money.

Originally Posted by TexasLS1

I've been waiting for this thread to come along, glad you were able to get another one! I'm excited to see the progress. Sorry to hear about the divorce, no one wants to have to go through that. But kudos to you for staying active and pulling yourself back up on your feet.

Thanks, staying active is the only thing I could do. I buried myself in the gym to the point where people were actually asking me if I slept there I can't wait to get some progress done on this truck though. Right now I'm trying to figure out the best way to tackle the rust in the cab.

[Hart_Rod]

Great progress! Your "HartRod hood brackets" shipped on Saturday, . Thanks again!

[original-71]

welcome back brother, engine looks great

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Great progress! Your "HartRod hood brackets" shipped on Saturday, . Thanks again!

Thanks Rob, I got them today!

Originally Posted by original-71

welcome back brother, engine looks great

Thanks Hector! Feels good to be back at it!

[Bowtie468]

Im in ! Great to see ya back , Keith !!

[Bennett68C10]

Got some parts in today! CPP modular spindles and Wilwood 14" 6 piston front brakes Kind of splurged a little bit on these brakes but I think they are worth it and I want this truck to stop on a dime! I'll order the rear kit in a couple of months! Won't need them until then anyways!

[jeh]

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Got some parts in today! CPP modular spindles and Wilwood 14" 6 piston front brakes Kind of splurged a little bit on these brakes but I think they are worth it and I want this truck stop on a dime! I'll order the rear kit in a couple of months! Won't need them until then anyways!

Very nice Kieth!!! I like the way this build is headed already. I was going to do Wilwood brakes on mine this winter but as you read in my build I have more important priorities right now.... What material are you going to cover the buddy's with?

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by Bowtie468

Im in ! Great to see ya back , Keith !!

Thanks for following along Chris, I'm happy to be back

Originally Posted by jeh

Very nice Kieth!!! I like the way this build is headed already. I was going to do Wilwood brakes on mine this winter but as you read in my build I have more important priorities right now.... What material are you going to cover the buddy's with?

Yeah I saw on your build about the drivetrain problems! Hopefully you get it figured out soon! I'm going to do a houndstooth cover! Undecided on color right now as I have to figure out what color I want to do the interior!

[Bennett68C10]

My Choppin Block front crossmember kit came in yesterday. Now all I have to do is get the cab off and I can start working on laying this chassis out

[jeh]

Keith, you are killing it!!!!
If the snow wasn't so deep I would drive up and help you work on it.

[knomadd]

Hey Keith, what made you choose the Choppin Block front crossmember instead of the Porterbuilt unit? Just curious.

[zicc1835]

nice to see you into it again Keith, with a good plan and more space to store the parts you are collecting ..... im in for the ride ...hope i can stop by when the weather clears good luck with your new build
jz

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by jeh

Keith, you are killing it!!!!
If the snow wasn't so deep I would drive up and help you work on it.

Thanks Jason, we got dumped on too today with the snow! I don't know exactly how much but I have up to 3' in areas!

Originally Posted by knomadd

Hey Keith, what made you choose the Choppin Block front crossmember instead of the Porterbuilt unit? Just curious.

I liked the fact that this kit didn't require a notch in the frame for the steering rack. Other than that, I really just wanted to try something different then my last truck. Plus it showed up in less then 2 weeks. Definitely nothing against Porterbuilt! I just ordered their rear Dropmember, inner frame stiffener, hood hinges and firewall filler panels from them this past week! I like porterbuilts rear kit along with the frame stiffener more than the Choppin Block rear kit so I'm doing a little mixing of brands!

Originally Posted by zicc1835

nice to see you into it again Keith, with a good plan and more space to store the parts you are collecting ..... im in for the ride ...hope i can stop by when the weather clears good luck with your new build
jz

Thanks, yeah the parts are starting to roll in now! This snow certainly didn't help me any! I need to take the cab off and now I'll have to wait for the snow to melt so I can move the cab out of the garage! Your always welcome to stop by, just let me know.

[jeh]

New avatar pic????